Synonyms for
Goalkeeper
Definition
A goalkeeper is a player in a sport such as soccer who tries to stop the other team from scoring by keeping the ball out of their goal.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- save a goal
- block a shot
- catch the ball
- clear the ball
- command the box
- make a save
- concede a goal
Word family
noun goalkeeper
verb goalkeep
Usage note
While 'goalie' is very common, 'goalkeeper' is the more formal and official term used in sports regulations. 'Netminder' is also a common alternative.
Example sentences
- The goalkeeper caught the ball with ease.
- The goalkeeper made a great save and stopped the other team from scoring.
- The goalkeeper is an important player on the soccer team.
- The goalkeeper has to be quick and agile to stop the ball from going into the goal.
- The goalkeeper always wears gloves to protect their hands.
Quotes
As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business.
I think a goalkeeper is put under more pressure than any other player, because he can't make a mistake and it not be a goal.
The goalkeeper is the jewel in the crown and getting at him should be almost impossible. It's the biggest sin in football to make him do any work.